The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C with a length of 60mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C weighs 280g, 30% (125g) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica TL2, Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C is also available in Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
